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Technical Strategy and Governance Lead, Vendor Enablement

Google· Core Product Area / Corp Eng (Vendor Enablement)
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San Jose, CA, USA$128k - $187kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Lead the strategy and governance framework for external vendors and extended workforce, drive vendor efficiencies, cost savings, risk mitigation, and strategic partnerships, while ensuring safety, security, and compliance in vendor engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to discuss extended workforce needs, develop solutions, translate requirements into strategic plans, and drive outcomes; analyze industry best practices to develop tailored category strategies.
  • Build resilient vendor ecosystems through strategic consolidation, location planning, and performance governance; foster high-performing supplier relationships aligned with business goals.
  • Design, implement, and maintain vendor governance and communication frameworks; define rules of engagement between Googlers and vendor teams; mitigate co-employment risks.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to vendor engagements, including data security, privacy, access management, and regulatory compliance; ensure adherence to extended workforce standards and policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience managing operational projects, agreement negotiations and vendor relationships.
  • Experience developing and implementing vendor governance, compliance, or risk mitigation frameworks.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs and managing stakeholders without direct authority.

Skills

Required:Vendor governanceStakeholder managementRisk assessment and mitigation

Benefits

  • Learn more about benefits at Google (provided via link in description)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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